Bodyweight Calf Raise Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Bodyweight Calf Raise Rep Standards

Compare your Bodyweight Calf Raise performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice18
Intermediate67
Advanced132
Elite211

Bodyweight Calf Raise Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Bodyweight Calf Raise strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 12387175283
120 lbs< 12383166267
130 lbs< 12380158252
140 lbs< 12276150240
150 lbs< 12274144228
160 lbs< 12171138218
170 lbs< 12168132209
180 lbs< 12066127200
190 lbs< 11964122192
200 lbs< 11961118185
210 lbs< 11859114178
220 lbs< 11858110172
230 lbs< 11756107166
240 lbs< 11654103161
250 lbs< 11652100156
260 lbs< 1155197151
270 lbs< 1154994147
280 lbs< 1144892142
290 lbs< 1144789139
300 lbs< 1134587135
310 lbs< 1134484131
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 1124383129
100 lbs< 1134280123
110 lbs< 1134177117
120 lbs< 1144074112
130 lbs< 1143971107
140 lbs< 1143868103
150 lbs< 113376699
160 lbs< 113366495
170 lbs< 113356191
180 lbs< 113345988
190 lbs< 112335785
200 lbs< 112325682
210 lbs< 112315479
220 lbs< 112305277
230 lbs< 111295174
240 lbs< 111284972
250 lbs< 111274870
260 lbs< 111274668

Bodyweight Calf Raise Standards by Age

Discover how Bodyweight Calf Raise strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 11354110177
20< 11966130206
25< 12069134213
30< 12069134213
35< 12069134213
40< 12069134213
45< 11864126200
50< 11558116186
55< 11252106170
60< 194594153
65< 163882135
70< 1< 13171119
75< 1< 12561103
80< 1< 1195189
85< 1< 1144377
90< 1< 1113667
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 18295687
20< 1123768104
25< 1133871107
30< 1133871107
35< 1133871107
40< 1133871107
45< 1113566100
50< 19316093
55< 17275384
60< 14224674
65< 1< 1173964
70< 1< 1133255
75< 1< 192646
80< 1< 162038
85< 1< 1< 11531
90< 1< 1< 11226

Bodyweight Calf Raise Overview

A simple yet effective exercise targeting the calf muscles by lifting the body weight onto the balls of the feet to strengthen and tone the lower legs.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

None

How To Perform the Bodyweight Calf Raise

  1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, toes pointing forward, and arms at your sides or on your hips.
  2. Slowly lift your heels off the ground by pressing through the balls of your feet, raising your body upward.
  3. Pause at the top of the movement for a moment, feeling the contraction in your calves.
  4. Gradually lower your heels back to the starting position, ensuring control throughout the descent.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Bodyweight Calf Raise for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Bodyweight Calf Raise

  • Maintain a straight posture throughout the exercise.
  • Perform the movement slowly and with control to maximize muscle engagement.
  • Avoid bouncing at the top or bottom of the movement.
  • For an extra challenge, perform the exercise on one leg or on an elevated surface.

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